Taieri Gorge Railway DUNEDIN – train/sightseeing
600 Blueskin Road, Waitati, Dunedin t +64 3 482 1755 www.orokonui.org.nz Open: Daily 9:30am – 4:30pm
Railway Station, Anzac Square, Dunedin t +64 3 477 4449 www.taieri.co.nz Open: Operates twice daily in summer (Oct – Apr) and daily (except Mon) in winter (May – Sept)
Visit and explore the Ecosanctuary’s protected habitat and you will experience a natural encounter with South Island forest wildlife in a cloud forest ecosystem. By visiting, you are supporting the preservation of biodiversity today and contributing towards a better tomorrow for our natural heritage. Daily guided tours, self-guided walking and after dark tours are available. Visit some of New Zealand’s rare, unique and fascinating native forest wildlife in its natural environment.
A highlight of your visit to Dunedin is a trip with Taieri Gorge Railway – a scenic railway offering world-class train trips with spectacular scenery. Half-day train trips into the spectacular Taieri Gorge or the beautiful Northern coast are the perfect way to experience the awesome countryside around Dunedin, and there is no better way to explore it than from the comfort of a train. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! All trips are suitable as all-weather activities. NZ$89 – $107.
NZ Marine Studies Centre and Aquarium Portobello – Aquarium
Hatchery Road, Portobello, Dunedin t +64 3 479 5826 www.marine.ac.nz
Meet octopus, seahorses, sharks, crayfish and more. Otago Peninsula’s boutique aquarium showcases marine life from southern New Zealand waters. Take a virtual deep-sea dive in our yellow submarine and meet a life-size replica of a colossal squid! Fascinating touch tanks and live animal displays for a real hands-on experience whatever the weather. Fun for all ages.
DUNEDIN BOTANIC GARDEN Dunedin – Garden Great King Street t +64 3 477 4000 www. dunedinbotanicgarden.co.nz It is home to over 14,000
plant species, native bush walks, the Wintergarden Glasshouse, Alpine House and stunning city vistas. Take a walking or Crest Train Tour! Established in 1863, Dunedin Botanic Garden is the oldest in New Zealand!
NASEBY INDOOR CURLING RINK Naseby – Curling 1057 Channel Road t +64 3 444 9878 www.curling.co.nz Visit Naseby Indoor Curling Rink for a great family activity for all ages and abilities. Prices include tuition and safety equipment. Try curling in Naseby – an all-year-round sport that you will enjoy!
Penguin Place Dunedin – Wildlife Encounter
45 Pakihau Road, Dunedin t +64 3 478 0286 e penguin.place@clear.net.nz www.penguinplace.co.nz
Penguin Place is a private conservation reserve dedicated to helping save the endangered Yellow Eyed Penguin. Visit a working conservation programme and experience natural activity at close range through a unique system of trenches and hides. Guided tours fund our project, which provides habitat restoration, predator control, a research programme and rehabilitation. With your support the future of this rare bird can be assured.
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